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Songs We Love: Elisa Ambrogio, 'Superstitious' | [
"Elisa Ambrogio, lead singer of the art-rock heavyweight Magik Markers, usually isn't one to get too sentimental. But her upcoming solo album, The Immoralist, includes some heart-wrenching songs, including its arresting opening track, \"Superstitious.\" Perhaps to temper all the #FEELS that \"Superstitious\" is bou... | [
"Songs for this Episode\"Summon the Fire\" by The Comet Is Coming\"Weird Little Idea\" by Radiator Hospital \"Give A Chance\" by Jesse Mac Cormack\"Daylight Matters\" by Cate Le Bon\"House Of Angels\" by Lee \"Scratch\" Perry\"Outside\" by Mormor"
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World Cafe's July 4th Mixtape | [
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"This blog was conceived as a way for us to tell listeners about any music, videos or thoughts that excite us but can't fit into a weekly half-hour podcast. But there's a lot that goes on at other parts of NPR Music that excites us, too. Digging through everything the site has to offer can take time, though, so we'... | npr | {
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Counting Unauthorized Migrants | [
"Roughly 8 percent of the 741,000 Mexicans caught entering the United States each year give up trying to enter, according to a new study. Wayne Cornelius, the director of the UC San Diego Center for Comparative Immigration Studies, discusses the study by the Pew Hispanic Center on unauthorized migrants in the Unite... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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Hoover And Glenn Canyon Dams Are Low On Water, Threatening Power Production | [
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Beer Yeast Separates The Ales From The Lagers | [
"Different types of beers — ales, stouts, etc — are distinguished primarily by their yeast, but now these groupings might get even more complicated. Scientists have examined the genetic sequences of 17 unique lager yeast strains from breweries in Europe and North America, tracing variations in their genetic code ba... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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The War in Iraq and Terrorism | [
"In a new report, Jeffrey Record -- a visiting professor at the U.S. Army War College -- says the Bush administration's war in Iraq has been a detour in the war against terrorism. He says it has provided terrorist groups such as al Qaeda a powerful new recruiting tool. Record speaks with NPR's Susan Stamberg."
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"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Vijay Iyer: The Physical Experience of Rhythm | [
"Listen to music from jazz pianist and composer Vijay Iyer, and you'll hear rhythms that pulse and shift, intricate patterns of notes, a wide range of references. There are lots of examples on his trio's new album, Accelerando. Iyer, the son of Indian immigrants, started on violin at age three. He later taught hims... | [
"Stories: 1) Anwar Al-Awlaki: An American Citizen, A CIA Target 2) The Mynabirds: A Hypnotic Voice, Radiating Sincerity"
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Latinos At Home And Abroad Mourn After Orlando Shooting | [
"Around a candle-lit altar honoring one of the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, Anthony Laureano and his friends hold hands, mourn in two languages, and say a prayer: \"Estamos aqui ... We're here together ... Porque no somos diferentes ... Because we're not different.\" Nearby, Francheska Garcia holds a co... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Snowbound In Boston? 'Snowloko' Is Today's Tweet To Follow | [
"Media outlets throughout the Northeast and New England are trying to stay on top of the news about this weekend's blizzard and are looking for reports from readers and listeners about what's going on. Our friends at WBUR are live-blogging and say that on Twitter, \"the hash tag that seems to have caught on is #sno... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Moby-Duck': When 28,800 Bath Toys Are Lost At Sea 2) The Vagrants: A Hot '60s Band, For Exactly Four Years 3) The Joy Of The Mundane In 'Emily, Alone'"
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U.N. Inspectors Visit Iranian Plant Linked To Nuclear Program | [
"Inspectors for the United Nations nuclear watchdog visited an Iranian plant linked to the country's nuclear program on Sunday. The visit to Iran's Arak heavy water production plant — the first by international inspectors in more than two years — is the first real-world test of an interim deal Iran struck with the ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Gen. David Petraeus Will Be Sentenced Thursday Over Secret Notebooks. -- Saudi Airstrikes Target Houthi Forces In Yemen, Despite Talks Of Peace. -- Michael Brown's Family Will Sue Ferguson Over Police Shooting Death. And here are more early headlines: E.U. Holds Emergen... | npr | {
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'B' Movie Director Russ Meyer Dies | [
"Russ Meyer, who directed such classics as <EM>Vixen</EM>, and <EM>Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!</EM>, died Saturday at his home in the Hollywood Hills. He was 82. Meyer's <EM>Beyond the Valley of the Dolls</EM> was widely panned but also admired for its kitschy sense of humor. Hear NPR's Neda Ulaby."
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"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Sen. Corzine: Sudan Not Disarming Militias in Darfur | [
"Sen. Jon Corzine (D-NJ), who just returned from a trip to Sudan, says he saw little evidence that Sudan is trying to disarm militias carrying out attacks in Darfur, despite government claims. Corzine speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep."
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Market Highs Ride Positive Corporate Earnings | [
"U.S. stocks opened at record highs Wednesday morning, after ending the month of October in positive territory. The long stretch of gains may be due in part to a streak of positive corporate earnings. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with CNN’s Maggie Lake (@maggielake) about which companies are doing ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines were: -- Drivers Had Safety Concerns Before Race That Took Indy Champ's Life -- American Woman Stricken At South Pole Is Now In New Zealand -- Cardinals Vs. Rangers: Which Team Will Win The World Series? Other stories making headlines include: Read More -- \"Wall Street Protest... | npr | {
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Ani Cordero Pays Tribute To The History Of Latin Protest Music | [
"New York's Ani Cordero was one of the founding members of the Latin rock band Pistolera. On her new solo album, she's unplugged — but no less powerful. Recordar is a kind of tribute album: a tribute to voices of dissent. The songs are her takes on some of Latin America's classic protest anthems. \"They represent a... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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The Justice Department Is Struggling To Bring Capitol Riot Cases To Trial: Here's Why | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Agassi and a Wealth of Stories at U.S. Open | [
"Robert Siegel talks with Bud Collins, sportswriter for <em>The Boston Globe</em>, about highlights from this week's U.S. Open tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, N.Y. The talk of the tennis world is Andre Agassi."
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"Stories: 1) Clint Eastwood's Twice-Told Iwo Jima Stories 2) Two Shows from Britain for the U.S. Telly 3) It's Still a 'Super' Time for Ben Affleck 4) Hanssen's 'Breach' Now Caught on Film"
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Why The CIA And FBI Came Up With Different Conclusions On Russian Hacking | [
"Former CIA and FBI official Philip Mudd talks to NPR's Audie Cornish about the differences in how the two agencies handle intelligence amid the CIA's finding that Russia may have influenced the U.S. presidential election. Mudd served as the FBI's senior intelligence adviser and before that, as the deputy director ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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With Meals Made Of Gold, Chefs Certainly Know How To Feed The Ego | [
"When Egyptologist Howard Carter opened King Tutankamun's tomb in 1922, the first thing he saw was, \"Gold – everywhere the glint of gold,\" according to his diaries. Unlike silver or iron, gold neither corrodes nor tarnishes. There are few more recognizable signs of wealth than to take everything you own and cover... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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White House Press Aide TJ Ducklo Resigns Over Threats Against Reporter | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Here's What It's Like To Be A Syrian Refugee In Europe | [
"Editor's Note: Back in February, NPR published this look at Syrian refugees entering Europe. The crisis has only intensified since then and we are republishing the original report. Some of the figures have changed. For example, there are now more than 4 million Syrian refugees, up from 3.8 million in February. R... | [
"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Tyndall Air Force Base Still Faces Challenges In Recovering From Hurricane Michael | [
"Tyndall Air Force Base suffered billions of dollars worth of damage from Hurricane Michael. The Air Force wants the base fully online, but there are challenges, including a new hurricane season."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Companies That Were 'Naughty And Nice' In 2012 | [
"For holiday shoppers, retailers' approach to fees, returns and other practices can bring praise or anger. And when customers rant or rave, Consumer Reports takes note — and compiles them into its annual \"Naughty and Nice\" list of companies. \"They're policies and practices that people either felt were consumer-f... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Threats And Crises Are 'Just Normal North Korean Diplomacy' -- Venezuela Says Recount Likely After Chavez Heir's Close Win -- At Golf's Masters, A Nice Guy Finished First -- Book News: Yoko Ono Is Writing A Book Of 'Instructional Poetry' -- 'Mila' Is First Grandchild For Georg... | npr | {
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Hysterical And Historical 'Comedy Store' Takes You Inside The LA Stand-Up Scene | [
"Richard Pryor, David Letterman, Jay Leno, Roseanne Barr, Chris Rock, Jim Carrey and Whoopi Goldberg are just a handful of the big name comics who got their start at Los Angeles' famed Comedy Store. Mike Binder was 18 when he first took the stage at the Sunset Strip club. Binder's biggest success would come much ... | [
"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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Los Angeles Schools Will Reopen After Threat Is Deemed Hoax | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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'All Hands On Deck' To Help NYC Homeless In Cold Snap | [
"In New York’s Central Park, the temperatures fell to 4 degrees this morning, breaking a record set in 1896. Cold-sensitive animals like the zebras and giraffe have been taken indoors at city zoos. Officials have declared a code blue emergency. And that means twice the number of outreach crews to help the hom... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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Congress Proposes 'Cash For Clunkers' Program | [
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EU Lawmaker Calls For End To UFO Secrets | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Mali's First Ebola Case In Current Outbreak Is 2-Year-Old Girl. -- Man With Hatchet Shot Dead After Attacking NYPD Officers. -- Frank Mankiewicz, Aide Who Announced Robert Kennedy's Death, Dies. And here are more early headlines: E-U Leaders Set Targets For Greenhouse G... | npr | {
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Remate: Exploring The Relationship Between Love And Lust | [
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Detroit Federal Judge OKs Rep. John Conyers For Primary | [
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"News Headlines: Sept. 26, 2007 AP: Lawmakers Seek Jena 6 Teen's Release -- \"'Our first responsibility is to get young Mychal Bell out of prison,' said Rep. John Conyers, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who said he will pressure the Justice Department to take a hard look at 'the miscarriages of just... | npr | {
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Carsie Blanton On 'Song Travels' | [
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"Stories: 1) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 2) Guilty Pleasures: 'Project Runway' on Bravo"
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Our Relationship With Amazon | [
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Episode 773: Slot Flaw Scofflaws | [
"A few years ago, a rumor started going around the casino world. There was a crew of Russians hitting up casinos across the U.S. They'd roll up, find their favorite slot machine, play for a couple hours, and walk out with thousands of dollars. They didn't lose. All of it was caught on camera, but there was no evide... | [
"Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?"
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Biden Arrives In Beijing As Trouble Brews Over The East China Sea | [
"Vice President Joe Biden arrives in Beijing tonight from Tokyo, part of an Asian tour that has been dominated by tensions in the East China Sea. Both Japan and the U.S. have deplored China's new air defense identification zone, which covers an area that includes disputed islands under Japanese control."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Review: Nap Eyes, 'I'm Bad Now' | [
"Note: NPR's First Listen audio comes down after the album is released. However, you can still listen with the Spotify or Apple Music playlist at the bottom of the page. Nap Eyes' I'm Bad Now is named after the binary of \"good\" vs. \"bad\" prevalent in children's make-believe games. The title references the inh... | [
"On this week's New Music Friday, All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks to NPR Music guests Ann Powers and Stephen Thompson about the essential new releases for July 27, including the jangly guitar pop of Tony Molina, a celebration of queerness and the company we keep from Thin Lips and whimsical sing-a-longs f... | npr | {
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What's an Old Gangster to Do? | [
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Iraq Update: Chief Judge's Replacement Sought | [
"Masked gunmen attacked a campaign headquarters and a political party office in Kirkuk, and the Iraqi tribunal looks for a replacement for the chief judge in former President Saddam Hussein's trial."
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Young Staffer's Death Binds U.S. Embassy, Journalists | [
"Death comes with the territory when you work in conflict zones. On sometimes a daily basis, those of us who have worked in Iraq and Afghanistan in particular have filed stories with headlines like, \"Four troops killed during insurgent attack,\" or \"IED kills 10 civilians and wounds six.\" It's a blur of numbers ... | [
"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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McGovern Calls for Bush, Cheney Impeachment | [
"George McGovern, the former Democratic senator from South Dakota and 1972 presidential nominee, talks about his recent op-ed, \"Why I Believe Bush Must Go,\" published Sunday in The Washington Post. \"Bush and Cheney are clearly guilty of numerous impeachable offenses,\" McGovern writes. \"They have repeatedly vio... | [
"News Headlines: Sept. 17, 2007 ABC News: Charges Dropped for One of 'Jena Six' -- \"It almost came down to the wire. Mychal Bell, 17, was scheduled to be sentenced next week for his conviction in the beating of a white high school schoolmate. But a Louisiana appeals court ruled that Bell, who was 16 when he commit... | npr | {
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Best Song in the World Today: Junior Senior | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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'Blackhat' Offers Fictionalized Version Of Cyberterrorism | [
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Stereotypes of Poverty | [
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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The #BlackLivesMatter Movement: Marches And Tweets For Healing | [
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Tropical Cyclone Leaves Ruin Across Mozambique, Malawi And Zimbabwe | [
"Updated at 11 a.m. ET on Monday A powerful cyclone that tore through Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe this past week has destroyed roads, bridges and homes and left more than 200 people dead and tens of thousands displaced across the affected region. About 1.5 million people in total have been affected by Cyclone I... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Search For 10 Missing Launched Off Singapore After U.S. Destroyer, Tanker Collide. -- Driver Plows Into Bus Shelters In Southern France, Killing 1 Person. -- Confederate Statues Are Coming Down At The University Of Texas. And here are more early headlines: Trump To Dis... | npr | {
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The History Of Our Love-Hate-Love Relationship With Leftovers | [
"From floating old food in Jell-O molds to casseroles to cold pizza, the way we reuse and eat leftovers in America is special. And it turns out that if you track our relationship with leftovers over time, you will understand a lot about our economy and how we live. Historian Helen Zoe Veit wrote about this for The ... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Collapsed Freeway Snarls Bay Area Commute | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Pledging Not To 'Screw It Up,' Yahoo Seals Deal For Tumblr. -- FBI Agents Killed In Training Accident Worked In Elite Unit. -- Nation's Midsection Braces For More Severe Storms. -- Book News: J.K. Rowling Tells 'Harry Potter' Backstories. Other stories of the morning include: ... | npr | {
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Former Head Of Chinese Counterintelligence Sentenced To Life In Prison | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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The Brief Life of 'Pop-Up' Stores | [
"In a marketplace cluttered with new products, companies will do just about anything to grab the public's attention. Now, some companies are using short-lived \"pop-up\" stores to generate a little buzz. In New York's SoHo district, some shops hawking cappuccino, imported beer or digital cameras are open a few wee... | [
"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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NPR at La Jolla: Naida Cole Performs Liszt | [
"From the stage of the Bishop's School in La Jolla, Calif., NPR's Fred Child welcomes pianist Naida Cole, who plays the first of four Mephisto Waltzes by Hungarian composer Franz Liszt (1811-1886). As Cole tells Child, the waltzes are based on a version of the Faust legend interpreted by Austrian poet Nicholas Lena... | [
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Florida Faces Enormous Task Of Restoring Power After Hurricane Irma | [
"NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Joe Suarez of Florida Power & Light Company about the enormous task of restoring power after a hurricane like Irma."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Flood Museum Underwater in Iowa | [
"The flood of 1993 was thought to be a once-in-a-lifetime event for residents of Fort Madison, Iowa. They even filled a downtown museum with artifacts of that historical Mississippi River flood. But 15 years later, history has repeated itself. Jason Parrott reports for Tri States Public Radio. GUY RAZ, host: The r... | [
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Give The Drummer Some: Conga/Timbal Duos | [
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"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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FanBridge Makes A Profit Connecting Fans, Band | [
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"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver Critically Ill; Family Gathers | [
"Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the 88-year old sister of President John F. Kennedy and the founder of Special Olympics, is very ill, according to reports. The Associated Press is reporting that she is in a Massachusetts Hospital and that her family, including her husband Sargent Shriver, a Kennedy aide and the first dire... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- New Reports Of Chemical Weapons In Syria; Dozens May Be Dead. -- School Clerk In Georgia Persuaded Gunman To Lay Down Weapons. -- Kodak Reinvents Itself, Judge Approves Bankruptcy Exit. -- Book News: Barnes & Noble Founder Pulls Plug On Buyback Plan. Other news: -- \"New Detai... | npr | {
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Vicky Que Reports On The Debate Over The Fda's Drug Approval Process | [
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Everyone Chip In, Please: Crowdfunding Sandy | [
"Big-hearted Americans always rush to give money after a disaster. Just how much and how fast is often determined by technology. After the earthquake in Haiti, texting small donations, for example, became a new standard practice. This time around, Hurricane Sandy has shown crowdfunding websites are a simple tool fo... | [
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Alternate Routes, Katie Herzig On Mountain Stage | [
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"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Stem Cells and Cloning | [
"Next week, the National Bioethics Advisory Commission will resume debate on a difficult question: should the government fund research on material derived from human embryos? Many scientists believe that study involving such material, called embryonic stem cells, has enormous promise for human health. But some see ... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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Baroqueing And Entering | [
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No Winner For Near $950M Jackpot; Record Lottery Could Hit $1.3B | [
"Updated 1:53 a.m. ET You can stop holding your breath for now, folks. No one has won Saturday's Powerball prize, say lottery officials. For those playing to win the biggest jackpot in U.S. lottery history, the only numbers possibly more important than the now nearly $950 million prize were announced Saturday night... | [
"Good morning, here are our early headlines: -- It's Looking Like The Senate Will Approve the Budget Deal. -- Nirvana, Linda Ronstadt And KISS Are In The Rock Hall. And here are more early headlines: Senate Approves Jeh Johnson As Homeland Security Secretary. (Politico) Angela Merkel Elected As German Chancellor, S... | npr | {
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Philip Davis Reports Hundreds Of English Soccer Fans | [
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Around The Classical Internet: April 22, 2011 | [
"This week in classical news: It's sad but true, the \"Fabulous Philadelphians\" have filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The board of the Philadelphia Orchestra voted for the measure last Saturday despite some observers questioning why. Is the Philly bankruptcy a sign of what's to come? Greg Sa... | [
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How The EU's Carbon Border Tax Will Work; Colorado's Olathe Sweet Corn | [
"Carbon border taxes charge fees on imports from countries not making efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Energy economist Catherine Hausman explains how the European Union's carbon border tax will work. And a small pocket of rural Colorado is known for its Olathe sweet corn — identified by its sugary, fresh t... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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Menstrual Cups: Study Finds They're Safe To Use — And People Like Them | [
"Stroll down the menstrual products aisle of your neighborhood drugstore, and you'll see a dizzying array of disposable pads and tampons in dozens of brands, shapes, colors and sizes. Tucked away on one of the shelves, you might see a lesser-known option: the reusable menstrual cup. It's a bell-shaped container, ma... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Candles, Not Media Cameras, For Newtown On Saturday | [
"It's been a year since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Host Scott Simon recognizes events taking place across the nation in memory of the lives lost that day."
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Learn An Opera In Two Days? No Problem | [
"The audience at the Metropolitan Opera is expecting a little onstage drama tonight. Not just because it's the opening night of the opera Hamlet by Ambroise Thomas. It's that the woman who was supposed to play the role of Ophelia dropped out suddenly. And the new Ophelia, German soprano Marlis Petersen, only had tw... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Russia Issues Arrest Warrent for Berezovsky | [
"NPR's Michele Kelemen reports that Russian police have issued an arrest warrant for oligarch Boris Berezovsky -- one of the country's richest and most powerful men. Long a target of prime minister Primakov's \"anti-corruption\" crusade, Berezovksky is reported to be in France."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Three Marines Killed In Early Shooting At Base In Virginia. Obama Closes Trip To Israel, West Bank With Memorial Visits. Cyprus Gets Cold Shoulder From From Russia On Bailout Aid. And here are more early headlines: South Korea Retracts Claim That China Behind Cyber Attack... | npr | {
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Supreme Court Will Rule On Gay Marriage Later This Year | [
"The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up the issue of same-sex marriage, again. This time, it will determine whether states have the right to ban gays and lesbians from marrying."
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First Listen: Wye Oak, 'Shriek' | [
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"Happy Friday the 13th! On this week's New Music Friday, All Song Considered's Robin Hilton speaks with NPR's Ann Powers, Stephen Thompson, Lars Gotrich, and Sidney Madden about the best new releases of the week. Highlights include Wiz Khalifa's long-awaited followup to the 2011 pop-rap breakout Rolling Papers, the... | npr | {
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Restaurants Try To Adapt During The COVID-19 Pandemic | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 3 Scientists Win Nobel In Physics For Development Of Blue LED. -- Nurse In Spain Gets Ebola, Officials Say 'We Followed Protocol'. And here are more early headlines: Federal Court Upholds Wisconsin Voter ID Law. (Wisconsin Journal-Sentinel) Illinois Man Detained, Suspec... | npr | {
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Protests In France Continue Despite Cancellation Of Fuel Tax | [
"More protests are underway in Paris and other major French cities by the Yellow Vest movement."
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In 'South Of Forgiveness,' Authors Seek To Open Dialogue About Sexual Violence | [
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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In 'Barbara,' A New Look At Life Behind The Wall | [
"The historical drama is a staple of the film awards season, and the tortured history of modern Germany — with its echoes of the brutal Third Reich and war — has played a central role in many an award-winning film. But the new film Barbara, which was Germany's official entry to this year's Oscars, is a nuanced port... | [
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'Parade' Interview Fails to Note Bhutto's Death | [
"Millions of readers around the country opened their Sunday papers to find a cover story interview with Benazir Bhutto in Parade magazine. The story did not mention that the Pakistani politician was assassinated Dec. 27. Parade shipped out the edition before Bhutto was killed, and did not update it or send out an... | [
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Actress Ashley Judd Plays 'Not My Job' | [
"Ashley Judd has starred in films opposite Robert DeNiro, Tommy Lee Jones and Morgan Freeman. Now, she's doing what all beloved starlets do once they've conquered Hollywood; She's getting a master's in public policy from Harvard. In addition to taking on Harvard exams, Judd is going to try her hand at the NPR News... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Come Visit The NPR DC Headquarters; Daily Tours Begin In June | [
"Just in time for your summer vacation, NPR is opening its doors to the public for daily tours of our new Washington, D.C. headquarters. Each weekday at 11 a.m., a one-hour, free guided tour will take you through the NPR Newsroom and studios, and tell you about our history, mission and give you a glimpse of daily l... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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In Ariz. Town, Main Street Is A Border Crossing | [
"One of the busiest times of day in San Luis, Ariz., is 3 a.m. At this early hour, Main Street is lined with trailers selling breakfast foods like burritos, instant coffee and menudo, a spicy soup. The patrons are all dressed in long sleeves and workboots, carrying backpacks with a few tools and water bottles. Ever... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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'It Was Torture': An Abu Ghraib Interrogator Confesses | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Revisiting Common Economy Questions And Reconnecting With Past Callers | [
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Kia Plant Provides Jobs In Georgia | [
"Korean automaker Kia Motors officially rolls out its first car from a U.S. plant in West Point, Ga., Monday. Eventually 2,500 people will work at the facility. The plant will revitalize a region depleted of textile and other jobs. Kia is the latest foreign carmaker to set up shop in the South and the arrival is tr... | [
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Combing Through 41 Million Tweets To Show How #BlackLivesMatter Exploded | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Three Marines Killed In Early Shooting At Base In Virginia. Obama Closes Trip To Israel, West Bank With Memorial Visits. Cyprus Gets Cold Shoulder From From Russia On Bailout Aid. And here are more early headlines: South Korea Retracts Claim That China Behind Cyber Attack... | npr | {
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Will Economic Turmoil Hinder Dubai Development? | [
"Dubai has been the poster child of Gulf state growth for the past decade. So how does the global slump affect one of the strongest economies in the Middle East? Alex Chadwick talks to Mohieddine Kronfol, managing director of asset management for Algebra Capital in Dubai, about how the booming economy could be show... | [
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Ashamed, Confused And In The Closet | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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Doctors-In-Training May Give More Than Medical Care | [
"It may be true that doctors-in-training want to give their patients their all. But it turns out their \"all\" may sometimes include giving patients their germs, too. A study in this week's JAMA finds that second- and third-year residents are more likely than not to show up for work even when they are sick with flu... | [
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Sometimes You Need Your To-Do List To Be A Bit Bossy | [
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4 Takeaways From The European Parliament Election Results | [
"Europe's traditional centrist coalition lost its majority in the European Union's parliamentary elections Sunday, with far-right populist parties and liberal, pro-European Union parties both gaining ground. The results suggest a complicated future for the EU, as voters look for new ways forward. More than 50% of E... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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For U.S. Ambassador, A Decade On The Hot Seat | [
"Since Sept. 11, 2001, no U.S. diplomat has spent more time in more sensitive places than Ryan Crocker. He was ambassador to Pakistan as that country struggled with political turmoil and violence; he was ambassador to Iraq as the U.S. military surge changed the complexion of the war; and now he is ambassador to Afg... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian... | npr | {
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From A New Cd In The Michael | [
"From a new CD in the Michael Feldman \"WHAD'YA KNOW ABOUT...\" series, pianist Vlado Perlemuter performs the the \"Raindrop\" Prelude in D-flat, Op. 28, No. 15 by Frederic Chopin. (Nimbus 4003)"
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An Artificial Tongue To Taste Whisky | [
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'Amazing Race' Mel Chooses Not To Pray For God To Make Him Win | [
"Anyone who has followed my long love affair with various competitive reality shows has heard me complain about the way people sometimes choose to ask God for help. Asking for strength: fine. Asking not to die while skydiving: certainly! But asking, \"Please make me win instead of that other guy\"? That seems...vag... | [
"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Why Chobani Gave Employees A Financial Stake In Company's Future | [
"It's been a good week for employees of Chobani. They learned that they could eventually own about 10 percent of the rapidly expanding Greek yogurt company. That could potentially make millionaires of some workers, if the privately held company is sold or goes public. It's a grand gesture, and reflects a rising tre... | [
"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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A Year After Deadly Mexico Quake, Corruption, Negligence And Forgotten Victims Remain | [
"Retirement for Guadalupe Padilla Mendoza meant pursuing her passion: rescuing dogs. The former public servant had begun taking street dogs into her home in Mexico City, squeezing as many as she could into a humble apartment. But a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that ripped through her city and killed hundreds on Sept. 1... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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President Bolsonaro Defends Brazil's Pandemic Response | [
"Brazil has the world’s second-highest COVID-19 death toll, after the U.S. The country’s parliament is now probing President Jair Bolsonaro’s response to the pandemic. Host Tonya Mosley speaks with NPR’s Philip Reeves in Rio de Janeiro. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Randy Weston On Piano Jazz | [
"Pianist Randy Weston recently returned to Piano Jazz for a new session with host Marian McPartland. Weston got his start playing with Eddie \"Cleanhead\" Vinson and Kenny Dorham in the late 1940s and '50s, and won New Star Pianist in the 1955 Downbeat poll. By the end of that decade, Weston was inspired by the bur... | [
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Obama Celebrates Nelson Mandela's Legacy In Johannesburg Speech | [
"Barack Obama speaks in Johannesburg to mark the centennial of the birth of Nelson Mandela. Obama has said Mandela inspired his political career; there was also a cautionary element to the speech."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- U.S. Weighs Offering More Help As Migrants Arrive In Europe. -- Announcing Reform, Pope Francis Smooths Process To Annul Marriages. And here are more early headlines: Illinois Officer Buried As Manhunt Continues For Murder Suspects. (Chicago Sun-Times) Koreas Agree To F... | npr | {
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Republican Party Makes Plans For A Bigger Tent | [
"“Room to Grow” is the new GOP manifesto to win middle-class voters. We’ll drill down on its content. Republicans are fired up about this fall’s mid-term elections and the chance – a real chance – that they’ll come out in control of both the House and the Senate. The White House, in 2016, is a bigger challe... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Anti-Clinton Attack Ad Makes Waves on the Web | [
"This week, mystery swirled in Washington after an anonymous filmmaker circulated an online attack ad against Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY). The filmmaker was revealed as Phil de Vellis, who has since been fired from his job at a company that did some work with the campaign of Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL). Questions re... | [
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Traditional Chinese Music | [
"Traditional Chinese music is very different from western music. It's usually played on different instruments, in a different scale. But the Shanghai Quartet has melded the two traditions in their 2002 Chinasong. From that collection of folksong arrangements, the Shanghai Quartet plays \"A Busker's Little Tune\" at... | [
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Democrats Tackle Politics Of Income Inequality | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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The Persistence Of Poverty | [
"Why is it that, in certain parts of the world, poverty and insecurity persist? That's a question that Melissa Dell, the most recent winner of the John Bates Clark Medal, has explored throughout her career. The medal is awarded annually by the American Economics Association to the best economist working in the U.S.... | [
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'Morning Edition' Returns: Tuning In to Boston | [
"A majority of Americans are interested in at least some of the goings on at the Democratic Convention kicking off Monday in Boston. According to a new poll, 61 percent plan to watch John Kerry's acceptance speech on Thursday. Also deemed worth tuning in for: Bill Clinton, Ron Reagan and John Edwards."
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